Ecuador facts
| Capital | Quito |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 276,841 km² · 106,889 sq mi · 68,408,795 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Ecuadorean |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil · UTC−5 · 2:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +593 |
| Internet domain | .ec |
| Electricity | 120V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | -0.2298, -78.525 |
Time difference
Quito is on UTC−5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 a.m. |
| London | 6:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Ecuador is about 3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Ecuador is about 1.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Quito to Washington, D.C.: about 4,353 km (2,705 mi) as the crow flies.
- Quito to London: about 9,228 km (5,734 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Ecuador shares land borders with 2 countries: Colombia, Peru.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
How big is Ecuador?
Ecuador covers about 276,841 km² (106,889 sq mi), ranking 73 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Quito uses UTC−5 (America/Guayaquil) today. When it is noon in Quito, it is 1:00 p.m. in New York and 6:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Ecuador use?
Ecuador uses the US Dollar (USD).
What is the country code for Ecuador?
The international calling code is +593. From the United States dial 011 593 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 593.
What language is spoken in Ecuador?
Official or national language: Spanish.